Third-party integration solutions
E-commerce era, no one can measure all suppliers and service-level management from all levels of communication layer component measurement information. In terms of management solutions make it easy with third-party service providers and enterprises to integrate management applications and functions is essential.
Cisco has always been deeply committed to creating service-level management of ecosystems. Through Cisco Management Connection program, Cisco can make use of open application programming interfaces to achieve this goal, which simplifies integration of third-party solutions to the CiscoWorks2000 work. Encourage third-party application developers and tool kit development process, standards-based applications and service management solutions with the CiscoWorks2000 integration.
Open application programming interface
Service level management user interface and server interface based on open standards (XML). XML application programming interface enables partners and suppliers to create a comprehensive solution for service management program. For example, the supplier's application combines end-user experience, that is, layer 2 infrastructure can use the XML interface to call the service level management application and instructed it to collect application partners can not be obtained Layer 3 metrics. Partners can also use XML application called service-level management applications to obtain measurement data and integrated end to end data in the report.
Cisco Management Connection program
The following vendors have announced plans to use the XML interface to the end of 2000 to provide the CiscoWorks2000 Service Level Management product - that is the true end to end service management solutions. They are: Agilent, Avesta, CA, Compuware, Desktalk, Fluke, Fujitsu, HP, Integrated Research, Nextpoint Network, Paradyne, Precise Software, ProactiveNET, Response Network, Trendium, Visionael and Visual Network Company.
Development Kit
Software development kit to connect via Cisco management procedures for service management solutions. The development kit defines the XML interface (such as application programming interface calls and parameters) so that developers can be applied and integrated service level management data.
Key features and benefits
Server requirements
Windows NT environment
Hardware
IBM PC compatible, 600MHz or faster Pentium processor
Video card with 256 or higher resolution color display
CD-ROM drive
10Base T or faster
512MB RAM
6GB disk space minimum
1GB virtual memory
Software
Mircrosoft Windows NT 4.0 server or NT4.0 Workstation with Service Pack 5
Internet Explorer 5.01 or later and the Java Virtual Machine 5.00.3182 or Navigator 4.6 or 4.7Solaris environment
Hardware
Sun Ultra 10 or Ultra workstation more powerful
17-inch color monitor
CD-ROM drive
10BaseT or faster
512 MB RAM
6GB disk space minimum
1GB of swap space
Software
Solaris 2.6 or later
Navigator 4.6.1 or 4.7
Client requirements
One of the following conditions be met
IBM PC compatible, running Windows 9598 or NT4.0 a 266MHz or faster Pentium processor
Running Solaris 2.6 to Solaris SPARC station or Ultra Workstation
Additional requirements
2GB disk drive
Minimum 64MB RAM
512MB swap space
400MB virtual memory